James Corden wants role in Girls after turning down first series

James Corden is a huge fan of Girls, like absolutely everyone else on Earth (Picture: Getty)

Comedian James Corden has said that he would love to join Lena Dunham on Girls.

The Tony Award-winning actor revealed that he was in fact offered a role on the inaugural series of Girls, but turned it down and would now like a part in season two.

‘I was approached to be in the first series but had to decline due to work commitments; I really hope it works out that I can be in the show in the future. I think working with Lena would be an amazing experience,’ Corden told Company magazine.

The Gavin & Stacey star went on to wax lyrical about Girls, which won the Golden Globe for best television series (comedy or musical) on Sunday night. Writer, director and star Lena Dunham also took home the prize for best actress in a comedy or musical at the ceremony.

Girls’ second series hit screens in the UK last night (Picture: HBO)

‘Girls is smart, funny, moving and completely original. Lena Dunham has written a show about real people in real situations, and the best thing about it is that real people love it.

‘It also has – what I think to be – one of the best male performances ever by Adam, played by Adam Driver. His performance is so captivating and brilliant.’

Dunham’s co-writer Jenni Konner, who admits to being ‘obsessed’ with Gavin & Stacey, revealed last year that she had approached Corden to appear in the series, but that he was unable to come on board because of his stage show One Man, Two Guvnors.